Psychological Damage from Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids

Some of the most destructive effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids are on users’ minds.

If a particular user is already prone to mental illness, steroids can trigger the illness, whether it’s depression or psychosis.

Steroid abusers are often intensely angry and aggressive. The nickname for steroid-related aggression is "Roid rage," and it is very real.

The list of negative effects of anabolic steroids on the mind includes:

• Psychological addiction to steroids
• Depression
• Irritability
• Inability to concentrate
• Forgetfulness
• Lack of interest or energy for everyday life
• Aggressive, violent behavior
• Paranoia
• Manic (abnormally excited) episodes
• Excessive sexual arousal